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On The Up

Wānaka teen in awe after smashing double ton, five-for in club cricket match
Cricket

Wānaka teen in awe after smashing double ton, five-for in club cricket match

Sam Harper scored an unbeaten 233 before taking five wickets with the ball.

18 Nov 07:00 PM
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'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global

'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'

18 Nov 05:00 PM
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Small Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffee

University student Amber Scott talks to Tom Raynel about her coffee additive start-up Piq.

16 Nov 04:00 PM

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The dementia facility with a grocery store and its own 'village money'
New Zealand

The dementia facility with a grocery store and its own 'village money'

'What's happening in the community can happen here too.'

15 Nov 05:00 PM
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Life advice from Nola and Nola - both turning 100 in the same week
New Zealand

Life advice from Nola and Nola - both turning 100 in the same week

Both live in Hawke's Bay and remember the earthquake that upended their lives.

14 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism drive
New Zealand

Rotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism drive

14 Nov 04:09 AM
How a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blaze
New Zealand

How a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blaze

14 Nov 03:00 AM
Wellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The Up
Sport

Wellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The Up

11 Nov 09:00 PM
Mountain biking 'horror stories' inspire teen inventor's winning prototype
New Zealand

Mountain biking 'horror stories' inspire teen inventor's winning prototype

11 Nov 05:00 PM
$700k facility opens to support new mothers in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

$700k facility opens to support new mothers in Hawke's Bay

The new building will even offer sleep rooms for babies.

10 Nov 05:00 PM
Large unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlon
New Zealand

Large unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlon

The event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities.

10 Nov 01:00 AM
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Small Business: From loss to legacy – the story behind footwear label Bronwyn
Small Business

Small Business: From loss to legacy – the story behind footwear label Bronwyn

The brand is named after the founder's late mother, who inspired its creation.

09 Nov 08:00 PM
The 12-year-old who’s beating grown-ups at table tennis – and aiming even higher
New Zealand

The 12-year-old who’s beating grown-ups at table tennis – and aiming even higher

'Dan just kept getting better and better and beating everyone.'

09 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare
New Zealand

Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

The Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.

06 Nov 05:00 PM
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Medical school and pro netball: Hall’s prescription for success
Silver Ferns

Medical school and pro netball: Hall’s prescription for success

The 21-year-old debuted for the Silver Ferns after a standout 2024 season.

05 Nov 09:01 PM
'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods
New Zealand

'Aroha and resilience': Historic church reopens almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle floods

'This church is more than timber and glass – it's the wairua of Ōmāhu standing again.'

04 Nov 05:00 PM
After the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight
New Zealand

After the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight

'Crews came back wet and cold and couldn’t even have a shower'.

04 Nov 05:00 PM
'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opens
New Zealand

'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opens

Together the three stores are expected to create 200 jobs.

04 Nov 05:03 AM
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From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand
Retail

From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.

04 Nov 03:29 AM
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From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons
Retail

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

03 Nov 08:00 PM
How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story
Retail

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

03 Nov 12:25 AM
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Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo
Small Business

Small Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo

Christine Makaweo talks to Tom Raynel about her small fashion business Kaleo.

02 Nov 08:00 PM
How a Hastings rest room and chats over tea became a lifeline for thousands of women
New Zealand

How a Hastings rest room and chats over tea became a lifeline for thousands of women

Manager Deidré Venter says funding remains the biggest challenge ahead.

02 Nov 05:00 PM
Cause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcher
New Zealand

Cause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcher

The owner of the Rotorua reptile reckons she is 'better than MetService'.

31 Oct 05:00 PM
The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki
New Zealand

The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki

Almost a thousand days after the flood, Waiohiki is coming alive again.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade
New Zealand

'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade

Judges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards
Companies

Finalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 Awards

A new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.

30 Oct 04:00 PM
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From Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech
New Zealand

From Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech

The five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.

29 Oct 05:00 PM
On The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factor
Talanoa

On The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factor

The 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.

27 Oct 11:00 PM
On The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentor
New Zealand

On The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentor

Students led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.

27 Oct 10:00 PM
On The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland ship
New Zealand

On The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland ship

Nine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.

26 Oct 11:00 PM
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On The Up: The new champ is here – Tūai boxer’s comeback fuels Olympic ambitions
New Zealand

On The Up: The new champ is here – Tūai boxer’s comeback fuels Olympic ambitions

Her next target is a trial for the Commonwealth Games in December.

25 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues
Sport

Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues

Titus Proctor impressed in his first outing under the One Championship banner.

25 Oct 01:24 AM
‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours success
New Zealand

‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours success

Director Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.

24 Oct 11:00 PM
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